PwC has appointed Helen Nixseaman as the new head of its risk assurance practice in the Midlands. She has more then 20 years experience in risk assurance and joined the Midlands team in 2011. Mark Smith is regional chairman of PwC in the Midlands.

Global insurance broker Aon is relocating its head office from Chicago to London. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is advising the company in the UK. Aon will remain listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The move will provide greater access to emerging markets. Aon has around 500 offices across 120 countries worldwide.

Legal & General's property division has purchased confectionery company Nestle's Croydon headquarters. As part of the deal, which was believed to be worth up to £5m, Nestlé is taking a 20-year-lease Legal & General's offices at Gatwick and is relocating 840 staff. Legal & General is consulting with the council on plans for the property.

Hyperion Insurance Group Ltd recorded a 21% rise in revenue to £87m for the year ended September 2011. Over 10 years, the company has achieved an annual growth rate of 30%. It is in a strong position to take advantage of global market opportunities and expects another year of strong growth in 2012.